A Better Way to Pick at 5 Meters: Customer Application Case

In a fast-moving warehouse, speed is expected.
But when picking orders at height, speed alone isn’t enough.

Because the higher you go, the more everything slows down.

That’s where the real challenge begins.

The Reality Above Ground

For this client, order picking wasn’t happening at floor level.

Items were stored higher—sometimes up to several meters—spread across racks that required frequent vertical movement. On paper, the workflow made sense. In practice, it didn’t always flow.

Operators had to:

• Move between aisles
• Stop, position, and secure themselves
• Reach for items while maintaining balance
• Climb down, reposition, and repeat

The process wasn’t inefficient because of poor planning.
It was inefficient because the equipment didn’t fully support the task.

Every height adjustment took time.
Every repositioning broke the rhythm.

And when operations rely on repetition, even small interruptions add up quickly.

A Shift in Perspective

Instead of asking operators to adapt, the client looked for a tool that could move with them—literally.

They introduced the OPC03M / OPC04M Electric Self-Drive Order Picker.

Not just to lift.
But to simplify how picking happens at height.

What Changed on the Floor

Movement Became Continuous
With one-hand drive and steering, operators no longer had to stop and reset between actions.
Driving, positioning, and lifting became part of one fluid motion.

The difference wasn’t dramatic—but it was constant.

Precision Replaced Interruption
The proportional drive system allowed smoother acceleration and control.
No sudden starts. No abrupt stops.

At height, that kind of stability changes everything.

Height Was No Longer a Barrier
With a maximum working height of 5 meters, operators could access elevated inventory without switching equipment or methods.

Up, pick, move on.
No extra steps in between.

Handling Became More Than Picking
The integrated motorized material pallet and adjustable platform meant items didn’t just get picked—they were supported throughout the process.

Less lifting by hand.
Less repositioning of goods.

Just a more natural workflow from shelf to pallet.

Safety That Stays in the Background

Instead of relying on constant awareness alone, the equipment added quiet layers of protection:

• Automatic platform door closing
• Safety lanyard attachment points
• Front blue light and rear warning signals
• Stable H-type mast structure
• Non-marking tires for controlled movement

These aren’t features operators think about constantly.
But they shape how confidently the job gets done.

Designed for Real Warehouse Conditions

Details that seem small on paper made a difference over time:

• Built-in charger simplified daily use
• Battery discharge indicator kept operations predictable
• Voltage and usage data visible at a glance

Less guesswork.
More continuity.

The Result

No major process redesign.
No complex system overhaul.

Just equipment that fit the task.

Picking became smoother
Transitions became faster
Interruptions became fewer

And operators?
They spent less time adjusting—and more time completing.

Because Working at Height Shouldn’t Slow You Down

In elevated picking, the challenge isn’t reaching the shelf.
It’s maintaining control while you’re there.

And once that control is built into the equipment,
efficiency stops being something you chase—
and starts becoming something you keep.